Discuss the public policy debates relevant to the topic you choose. This section should cover arguments that are in favor of and opposed to the use of the techniques or products.

Discuss the public policy debates relevant to the topic you choose. This section should cover arguments
that are in favor of and opposed to the use of the techniques or products.

PHIL 434 Signature Assignment: Term Paper
In this assignment you will select a current medical ethics issue to research and write about for your Research
paper due week 8. Give this some thought, this will be the topic you will be using for the outline, rough draft, and
final term paper assignments. Make sure you can find articles for support of your topic. Read the term paper
requirements before you select your medical ethics issue topic to insure it is want you want to research.
Due Dates
Week 2: Medical Ethics Term Paper topic submitted
Week 4: Outline submitted
Week 6: Rough draft submitted
Week 8: Final paper submitted
Term Paper Requirements:
 Discuss the technical aspects of your topic in general terms.
 Discuss the public policy debates relevant to the topic you choose. This section should cover arguments
that are in favor of and opposed to the use of the techniques or products.
 Express your personal opinion regarding the importance of the topic and the validity of the pro and con
arguments.
 It is expected that you have the following:
o A title page
o The body of the paper: 4-6 pages of text, double-spaced, 12 point font with clear and
understandable language with no grammar or spelling errors. Provide adequate justification that
supports your response with at least three appropriate references using textbooks, websites, and
articles are required.
o Subheadings (technical aspect, public policy, and personal opinion/conclusion.)
o Appropriate in-text citations throughout paper
o A reference page with only the sources that you used in the body of the paper. Sources should be
less than 5 years old unless there has not been recent research available. At least one reference
must be a peer-reviewed article from a profession journal. Do not use Wikipedia or encyclopedia
as they are not considered a reliable academic source to use.
o Appropriate formatting as per APA 6th ed. website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu
Grading (300 possible points total)